[SOC] Evolving language

[Bob Nielsen]

On Mon, Jun 16, 2003 at 01:00:33PM -0400, Bill Cunningham wrote:
> Given the length of G5RV thread, it seems that the term "G5RV" has replaced
> "807" as synonimous with "beer."  Those of us old enough to remember 807
> transmitters and 807 six-packs will have to adapt.  Perhaps a compromise for
> clarity.  Clarity of beer is important.
> 
> G5RV clearly refers to draught beer, most particularly a warm English beer
> still sold by the pint in pubs in a metrified nation.  807, on the other
> hand, clearly refers to the glass bottle, most particularly American and
> export beers served ice cold.  This leaves us with no adequate term for
> canned beer, a challenge left to the student thereof.

At least when the cans were made of steel you could solder them
together to make a vertical antenna.

73,
Bob, N7XY
SOC #77